A brass instrument mouthpiece is much more than an add-on or accessory. It is a vital part of your instrument. As interface between artist and instrument, it can mean the difference between mediocrity and mastery.
Produced using the most advanced computer design and manufacturing technology, Yamaha Standard Series mouthpieces feature unmatched precision, smooth attack, secure control, and easy playability. They have the ideal weight for all-around usage and are available in over 100 configurations. There’s a Yamaha mouthpiece to suit every player.
If you're looking for a student trumpet mouthpiece, the TR-11B4 is the most standard and widely used option. The most popular 'step-up' or advanced mouthpiece is the TR-14B4.
TR-5A4
Rim: 15.90mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Extremely small inner rim diameter. Flat and wide. Small cup volume. Ideal for lead trumpet.
TR-6A4a
Rim: 15.90mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Very shallow cup for easy high notes. Good for big-band type lead trumpet.
TR-7A4
Rim: 16.24mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Relatively small inner rim diameter, but still flexible. Perfect for piccolo or lead trumpet.
TR-7B4
Rim: 16.08mm - Throat: 3.72mm - Relatively large throat diameter with a sharp shoulder. Bright sound with easy high notes.
TR-8C4
Rim: 16.19mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Good for all-around playing, including solos. Combines an extended high range with rich lows.
TR-9C4
Rim: 16.28mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Somewhere between the 8C4 and 11C4, affording easy playability over a wide range. Well-defined rim bite for easy blowing and extended endurance.
TR-11A4
Rim: 16.46mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Medium rim diameter with a shallow cup for easy high notes. Ideal for piccolo trumpet and jazz idioms.
TR-11B4
Rim: 16.46mm - Throat: 3.65mm - A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets.
TR-11
Rim: 16.32mm - Throat: 3.72mm - Relatively large throat with a sharp shoulder. Easy to play over the entire range, with a fairly bright sound. Good for beginners.
TR-11C4
Rim: 16.46mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Clean bite and well-balanced rim for all-around playing. Standard model for beginners and advanced players.
TR-13A4a
Rim: 16.20mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Relatively flat rim with a shallow cup for fast response. Ideal for piccolo and lead trumpet.
TR-13B4
Rim: 16.63mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound.
TR-13C4
Rim: 16.50mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Medium rim diameter and cup volume for allaround playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras. Fairly dark sound.
TR-14A4a
Rim: 16.68mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet.
TR-14B4
Rim: 16.85mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres.
TR-14C4
Rim: 16.88mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume.
TR-14D4
Rim: 16.80mm - Throat: 3.65mm - A fairly deep cup with a medium rim. Rich, somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral playing.
TR-14E4
Rim: 16.84mm - Throat: 3.88mm - The 14B4 rim with a unique cup for a soft tone. For rotary trumpets. Large backbore and throat.
TR-15B4
Rim: 16.96mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Fairly large rim diameter with a shallower cup than the 15C4. Outstanding flexibility. Suits Bb, C, D, and Eb trumpets.
TR-15C4
Rim: 16.98mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Clean rim bite with a standard U-shaped cup. Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players.
TR-15E4
Rim: 16.92mm - Throat: 3.88mm - Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4 and 16E4 in size.
TR-16C4
Rim: 17.00mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players.
TR-16D
Rim: 17.14mm - Throat: 3.65mm - A deeper cup than the 16C4. Soft tone. Mellow-but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras.
TR-16E4
Rim: 17.14mm - Throat: 3.88mm - The 16C4 rim with a unique deep cup. Heavy tone. For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim diameter.
TR-17B4
Rim: 17.30mm - Throat: 3.65mm - A good combination of large rim and relatively shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice for orchestra first-chair players.
TR-17C4
Rim: 17.30mm - Throat: 3.65mm - Deeper cup than the 17B4. Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players.
TR-17D4
Rim: 17.30mm - Throat: 3.65mm - An even deeper cup than the 17C4 for an exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound.
TR-18C4
Rim: 17.42mm - Throat: 3.65mm - High volume with an exceptionally large inner rim diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra players.
